What’s in Your Closet?

Dr. Margaret Richards Frankel

Owner, Richards Frankel Dentistry in Mayfield Heights

What’s the most recent piece of clothing you bought, and why?

A Sézane dress in burgundy. It has a retro, Parisian vibe and transitions from fall to winter perfectly. It also layers well!

What’s your favorite piece in your closet right now?

My barrel-leg plaid jeans I bought from a British store online. They feel funky yet still preppy because they’re plaid. I also love a snake bracelet I found at a cool boutique in San Antonio –I wear a snake on me at all times.

Do you have an item you’ll never part with? What’s the story behind it?

A summer gown I bought at Liberty London by an emerging designer. It was part of a capsule collection, and I fell in love with the incredible fabric and the statement it makes. I had nowhere to wear it when I bought it, but recently wore it to a family wedding in Sun Valley – it felt like the perfect debut.

What’s your everyday go-to look?

I love dresses and skirts, and I’m drawn to button-down collared shirts. I also love wearing heels or shoes that have interesting, eye-catching details.

What’s the most surprising or unusual item in your closet?

Probably my cowboy hat from Kemo Sabe. It’s not something I wear often in Cleveland, but it suits me perfectly – from the beading to the chosen feathers and engraving – and it reminds me of special moments I’ve shared with family and friends.

If you had to describe your style in three words, what would they be?

Chic, timeless, quirky. I was once told by a professional clothing consultant that my closet was a menagerie of costumes. I don’t gravitate toward typical basics – at least not in color palette!